Rice Porridge with Pork & Sweet Potato

🍚 Rice Porridge with Pork & Sweet Potato

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 30–40 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~300–350 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• White rice (uncooked): 1/4 cup (~180 kcal when cooked into porridge)
• Ground or finely chopped pork: 100g (~150 kcal)
• Sweet potato (peeled and diced): 100g (~90 kcal)
• Water or unsalted broth: 2–2.5 cups
• Ginger (optional): 2 slices (for flavor and digestion)
• (Optional) A pinch of salt (if not for babies)

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Rinse Rice

• Wash the rice thoroughly. Soak it in water for 15–30 minutes (optional, for smoother texture).

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Step 2: Boil Rice & Sweet Potato

• In a pot, add rice, sweet potato cubes, and water/broth.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
• Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

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Step 3: Add Pork

• Once the rice and sweet potatoes have softened, add the ground pork.
• Stir well to break up the pork and cook evenly.
• Continue simmering for another 5–10 minutes until pork is fully cooked.

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Step 4: Final Touch

• Remove ginger slices if used.
• For toddlers, mash lightly or blend for a smoother texture.
• Add a pinch of salt for adults or older kids if desired.

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💡 Tips

• You can replace sweet potato with pumpkin or carrot.
• For extra richness, drizzle in a few drops of sesame oil before serving (not for infants).
• Make it in a slow cooker for hands-off cooking.